List of Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series) and Galactica 1980 characters

This article provides a comprehensive list of notable characters appearing in the original Battlestar Galactica (1978-1979) television series and its sequel, Galactica 1980. Characters are listed with brief descriptions of their roles and significance within the narrative.

Galactica Crew and Colonials:

• Commander Adama: The seasoned leader of the Colonial fleet and commander of the Battlestar Galactica. A wise and respected figure, he guides the survivors of the Cylon attack towards the legendary planet Earth.

• Captain Apollo: Adama's son and a skilled Viper pilot. He serves as a key strategic leader and often grapples with moral dilemmas during the fleet's journey.

• Lieutenant Starbuck: A charismatic and daring Viper pilot, known for his gambling habits and romantic pursuits. He provides comic relief and serves as Apollo's best friend and wingman.

• Lieutenant Athena: Adama's daughter and a capable officer. She often serves as a communications officer and provides emotional support to her family and the crew.

• Colonel Tigh: Adama's second-in-command. He is a stern and loyal officer, often skeptical of others and prone to harsh decisions.

• Boxey: A young boy who lost his parents in the Cylon attack and is adopted by Apollo. He represents the hope for the future of the human race.

• Muffit II: A robotic dog, designed to resemble the original Muffit, who provides companionship to Boxey.

• Doctor Salik: The chief medical officer aboard the Galactica, responsible for the health and well-being of the crew and civilians.

• Count Baltar: A Colonial nobleman who betrays humanity to the Cylons, leading to the destruction of the Twelve Colonies. His actions drive the narrative and make him a recurring antagonist.

• Serina: A reporter who later joins the Galactica crew and becomes romantically involved with Apollo.

• Sheba: A female Viper pilot and daughter of Commander Cain, introduced during the "Living Legend" two-part episode. She becomes a significant member of the Galactica's flight crew.

• Colonel Boomer: A Viper pilot and close friend of Apollo and Starbuck.

• Flight Sergeant Jolly: A Viper pilot and member of the Galactica's flight crew.

• Omega: A security officer aboard the Galactica.

Cylons:

• Imperious Leader: The supreme commander of the Cylon forces, responsible for directing the genocidal campaign against humanity.

• Lucifer: A Cylon IL-series robot who serves as a close advisor to Baltar and a strategic planner for the Cylon forces. He is a recurring antagonist.

• Specter: A Cylon IL-series robot who also serves as an advisor, primarily appearing in Galactica 1980.

• Centurions: The robotic foot soldiers of the Cylon army, easily recognizable by their metallic appearance and distinctive voices.

Galactica 1980 Characters:

• Captain Troy: Apollo's son (originally called Boxey) who is now a Viper pilot.

• Lieutenant Dillon: A Viper pilot and Troy's partner.

• Doctor Zee: A scientific prodigy and genius who provides technological assistance to the Galactica's mission to Earth. His accelerated aging is a key plot point.

• Jamie Hamilton: A television reporter who discovers the Galactica's existence and assists the Colonials in their adaptation to Earth.

• Xavier: A Colonial warrior sent to Earth to change historical events, leading to conflict with the Galactica crew. He appears in a multi-episode arc.

This list is not exhaustive, but it includes the most prominent and recurring characters in both Battlestar Galactica (1978) and Galactica 1980. Minor characters and one-episode appearances are generally excluded for brevity.